Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is silver and very short. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and doesn't want to be a ploughman and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has done his best to style his gold crest to look like a famous performer. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 7000 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Rose (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears professional attire. His white hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are a pleasant silver.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Kairon and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1800 pp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Oskar hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 9000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'1". She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and her gloved hand is found clutching a longbow. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears tattered old clothes. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is brown and curly. His silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Hematite (7 gp).

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She is physically well-built. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Cartwright. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Huru was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Cartwright. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 600 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).